The first of its kind, The Immunobiology of Human Milk by the renowned Swedish researcher, Dr. Lars Hanson, provides a thorough and unique understanding of the wondrous biology of the immune components in human milk and how they protect the breastfed infant. In this book, Dr. Hanson describes the elaborate systems that have developed to protect the infant against infections and also promote the infant's growth and neurodevelopment. Included is a thorough description of the development of host defense and how the components in human milk assist the infant's underdeveloped immune system as it grows.
About the Author
Dr. Hanson has been studying the immunobiology of breastmilk since 1955. He has published 650 scientific papers and edited / contributed to 19 books. He is one of the most highly respected immunobiologists / pediatricians in the world.
Book Details
Title: Immunobiology of Human Milk- Author: Lars A. Hanson
- Paperback: 241 pages
- Publisher: Pharmasoft Publishing (April 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0972958304
- ISBN-13: 9780972958301
- Book Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
- List Price: $29.95
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